Top Controller Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Oversee outsourced financial controller services for multiple clients, including month-end close, financial reporting, variance analysis, GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, audit readiness, and internal controls. Lead Account Managers, coach accounting staff, manage client relationships, and advise business owners and finance teams. Drive accounting process improvements, software integrations, quality, efficiency, and scalable service delivery across client portfolios.

Directs plant accounting operations, financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, period-end close, audits, and financial controls. Leads accounting staff, analyzes operating performance against budgets, monitors inventory and cost variances, supports capital project returns, and advises plant leadership on profitability, KPIs, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities.

Leads accounting and financial reporting for a manufacturing operation, including month-end close, reconciliations, inventory and fixed asset accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and GAAP compliance. Partners with operational and senior leadership teams to analyze performance, improve processes, manage working capital, and support strategic decisions through financial modeling and profitability analysis.

Lead accounting operations for a credit union: prepare financial statements, oversee regulatory filings (NCUA Call Reports), manage general ledger and reconciliations, direct accounting staff, maintain internal controls and CECL allowance processes, drive month/quarter/year-end close, coordinate audits and regulatory exams, support CFO with financial analysis, and implement process improvements and automation.

The Corporate Controller will oversee corporate and property-level accounting, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, cash management, CAM billing, monthly close, lender reporting, acquisitions, dispositions, audits, and tax preparation. The role requires hands-on MRI experience, strong Excel skills, and commercial real estate accounting expertise across multiple entities.

Serve as a fractional Controller for alternative asset firms and family offices: manage financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, AR/AP, cash forecasting, audit/tax support, build controls, advise on vendor selection, implement policies, and deliver KPI-based analysis and pro forma financial models to senior leadership on project-based engagements.

Lead and build the Affirm Bank accounting function during bank formation. Oversee GL operations, regulatory and monthly financial reporting, audit coordination, process automation, cash management, and financial analysis. Manage and recruit the accounting team and partner cross-functionally to integrate bank accounting into Affirm's systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Own Surge’s accounting function end to end, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close; GAAP-compliant financial reporting; usage- and milestone-based revenue recognition; payables, receivables, billing, collections, payroll, tax compliance, and internal controls. Build scalable accounting processes and systems, manage external accounting and tax advisors, partner with FP&A, Legal, and People, and help grow the accounting team.

Owns full-cycle accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, audits, and multi-state regulatory obligations. Partners with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management while supporting healthcare revenue accounting. Builds scalable accounting infrastructure, evaluates financial systems, and leads or mentors accounting staff and outsourced resources in a remote, venture-backed startup environment.

Lead controllership consulting engagements involving financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, ERP implementations, finance transformations, lease accounting compliance, and M&A accounting integration. Advise clients across industries, improve accounting processes, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, redesign reporting structures, and provide interim controller leadership. The role requires strong communication, hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on operational efficiency and measurable client impact.

The Corporate Controller leads accounting and controllership functions, including close processes, general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, tax, US GAAP reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role manages a team of 10–20 professionals, supports budgeting and forecasting, partners with executive leadership and auditors, and drives process improvement, systems optimization, risk management, and strategic financial analysis in a private equity-backed environment.

Leads financial operations for a manufacturing plant, owning P&L, cost accounting, inventory integrity, forecasting, internal controls, month-end close, capital analysis, and working capital. Partners with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to improve margins, cash, production costing, and decision-making. Manages plant finance staff and supports ERP/MRP costing, audits, NPI costing, and complex product manufacturing.

Provides outsourced accounting services to nonprofit clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, grant tracking, cash-flow monitoring, and audit preparation. The role requires regular client interaction with nonprofit staff, boards, and finance committees, and may involve both virtual and on-site work. It offers hybrid flexibility and potential advancement to a Controller-level position.

Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, grant monitoring, cash flow projections, and audit preparation for nonprofit clients. The Accountant will work with multiple clients, staff, boards, and finance committees in a hybrid environment, with opportunities for advancement to Controller.

Hands-on accounting role owning AP lifecycle, AR operations, corporate card administration, reimbursements, journal entries, monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, vendor compliance (W-9/1099), and improving internal controls while supporting cross-functional partners.

Lead end-to-end accounting for multi-entity US and Australian operations: consolidations, monthly/quarterly/annual close, audit readiness, tax and compliance, controls, and systems. Own external audit, bank covenants, investor reporting, and accounting technology roadmap (NetSuite, automation, AI). Manage and develop a 4-8 person team and partner with cross-functional leaders and the CFO.

Lead global accounting operations and financial reporting across 14 international entities. Manage a 15-person finance team, oversee US GAAP and statutory compliance, direct consolidations and close processes, improve accounting workflows using modern technology, and provide accurate reporting to executives, the board, banks, and investors. Establish scalable policies, automate processes, manage accounting functions, and support the company’s rapid growth.

Lead the Accounting and Finance Department, overseeing full-cycle accounting, AP, AR, payroll, compliance, month-end and year-end close. Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, construction job costing, WIP, and cost-to-complete analysis. Coordinate audits, tax preparation, insurance renewals, union reporting, and payroll compliance. Develop the accounting team, strengthen controls and processes, and provide financial guidance to company leadership, with potential advancement to CFO.

Leads corporate accounting across multiple entities, including monthly close, consolidation, audits, tax compliance, lender reporting, treasury controls, and complex technical accounting. Oversees external audits, sales tax nexus, debt and covenant reporting, and financial statement preparation. Manages the corporate accounting team, owns NetSuite and close systems, improves processes through automation and SOPs, and partners with Treasury, FP&A, and Property Accounting on financing and strategic initiatives.

Leads the accounting function, including financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, inventory costing, audits, and tax compliance. Oversees accounting systems and ERP improvements, develops budgets and forecasts, analyzes financial performance, and provides strategic insights to leadership. Manages and develops the accounting team while partnering with operations, sales, auditors, and senior leadership to improve processes and financial visibility.

Lead accounting and finance operations, including close, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, cost accounting, forecasting, reporting, controls, audits, tax filings, and investor reporting. Build financial infrastructure, implement systems, guide capital and business planning, support cash flow management, and develop the finance team. The role combines executive-level financial leadership with hands-on transactional accounting responsibilities in a growing technology company.

Leads budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, variance analysis, EACs, program cost performance, and executive reporting for spacecraft programs. Partners with Program Management, Accounting, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, and leadership to connect program execution with corporate financial results. Supports government and commercial contract reporting, EVM, revenue recognition inputs, financial controls, scenario analysis, and scalable FP&A processes.

Lead the accounting function for a growing space technology company. Own monthly and quarterly close, consolidation, US GAAP financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, ERP implementation, internal controls, and scalable accounting processes. Build and mentor the accounting team while partnering with FP&A, operations, program management, and leadership. The role also drives cost accounting, payroll automation, travel and expense systems, and government-contracting accounting initiatives.

Lead Spreedly’s accounting function, overseeing close, financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, revenue recognition, treasury, tax, audit, and controls. Own and modernize the NetSuite, Orb, and Ramp systems through automation and AI-enabled workflows. Manage usage-based SaaS accounting under ASC 606, lead the accounting team, coordinate audits and tax advisors, and partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales, and Operations on financial decisions.

Assistant Controller will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; oversee general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and expense reporting; ensure U.S. GAAP compliance; coordinate audits and tax requirements; improve accounting systems and processes; and supervise accounting staff or outsourced partners. The role supports financial reporting, internal controls, ERP enhancements, and operational scaling in a fast-growing SaaS environment.